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ODIE HENDERSON REVIEW | ★★★1/2 -- 'Remake' is a haunting eulogy delivered through filmed memories -- Ross McElwee's new documentary pays heartbreaking tribute to his late son, Adrian.

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The Boston tour of 'Oh Mary' officially has a star - "Ru"RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars" winner Alaska Thunder**k will appear in the starring role.

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ONE SPECIAL THING - E. B. White's 'Trumpet of the Swan' deserves to be adored alongside 'Stuart Little' and 'Charlotte's Web' White's trio of novels for children yielded two of the 20th century's most beloved books: 1945's "Stuart Little" and "Charlotte's Web," which was published in 1953. But "The Trumpet of the Swan," which came out in 1970, also captured my heart. And I've often wondered why it hasn't received the rapturous accolades of the other two books.

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Boston Ballet announces its roster for 2026-27 -- Boston Ballet artistic director Mikko Nissinen has announced the 2026–27 roster, in what will be his 25th season with the company.

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Summer Arts Guide - 80 fun concerts, festivals, shows, and more to check out around Boston this summer - From outdoor music festivals to comedy shows, here are the top events to check out in Boston and beyond this summer.

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All the movies you'll watch this summer

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10 NEW SHOWS TO WATCH THIS SUMMER

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Read more from our Summer Arts Guide

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THE VIP LOUNGE -- Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss on universal adapters, the Tartan Army, and Sbarro pizza -- We caught up with the comedian, who lives in Edinburgh with his wife, Kara, and their two children, to talk about all things travel.

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STORY BEHIND THE BOOK -- If you've never heard of the New England Vampire Panic, strap in! -- Mercy Brown, of Essex, R.I., died at 19 from tuberculosis. After her death her father and other local men exhumed her body, removed and burned her heart and liver, feeding the ashes to her brother Edwin, who was also dying of tuberculosis, which had already killed their mother and another sister.

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Ogunquit Museum's 'American Conversations' takes a stab at genuine enlightenment - Pairing works of art linked by theme, the exhibition embraces a kind of conflicted chaos that reflects the American moment.

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COLUMN | DAN MCGOWAN -- Hollywood's secret weapon grew up in Cranston, R.I. -- Before Will Smith, Austin Butler, Jared Leto, Diana Ross, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and dozens of other stars trusted acting coach Howard Fine with their craft, he was just another kid growing up in Cranston, attending public school and eventually Rhode Island College.

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Ava DuVernay's '14th' documentary on Trump-contested birthright amendment -- The Netflix film will mark a return to nonfiction for Ava DuVernay, the filmmaker of "Selma" and "Origin," and a follow-up to DuVernay's 2016 film "13th," her examination of the legacy of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery.

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Filmmaker Ivy Meeropol talks #MeToo, Trump legal proceedings, and the making of her new documentary, 'Ask E. Jean' -- "Ask E. Jean" by filmmaker Ivy Meeropol dives into the life and career of E. Jean Carroll and her legal battles against President Trump.

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Director Sasha Waters on creating a 'poetic visual experience' for 'Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World' -- The new documentary features a mix of archival footage and interviews, with longtime Provincetown resident John Waters weighing in on his longtime neighbor.

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The best things to do in and around Boston this weekend

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Billboard hits and a Grammys boycott: All about K-pop sensation BTS ahead of their Gillette takeover

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A school of Phish fans comes to Fenway this weekend. Is the ballpark ready?

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'Would never approve of my music being used in support of you.' Noah Kahan slams Trump for using his song in a post.

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Nantucket store pushes back on influencers, and sparks are flying

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Local bestsellers for the week ended July 26

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Remembering Glen Hansard, 'one of Ireland's great singer-songwriters'

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Violinist Julia Glenn looked beyond the familiar for her Aston Magna program

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Ben Affleck teams up with 'Jeopardy!' champion to win $1 million prize on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'

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Wildfires force George Clooney's family to evacuate their home in southern France

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Hulu's 'Furious' is a riveting crime thriller for the age of Epstein

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'Once' Oscar winner and Irish musician Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle crash

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K-pop powerhouse BTS say they will not submit music for 2027 Grammys

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'Triage' is another brilliant genre-bending narrative from Claudia Rankine

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A24 hosts one-night screening of 'Tony' for hospitality industry

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Cooper Hoffman lives the Wilde life in 'I Want Your Sex'

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Controversial 'Rooted' installation removed from Northeastern campus

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What does it take to get inducted into the Fenway Music Hall of Fame? (And why is Aerosmith missing?)

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